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    How Homeownership Can Help Shield You from Inflation
    Mark Dallmann
    • Apr 26
    • 2 min

    How Homeownership Can Help Shield You from Inflation

    If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve likely heard about rising inflation. You’re also likely feeling the impact in your day-to-day life as prices go up for gas, groceries, and more. These rising consumer costs can put a pinch on your wallet and make you re-evaluate any big purchases you have planned to ensure they’re still worthwhile. If you’ve been thinking about purchasing a home this year, you’re probably wondering if you should continue down that path or
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    Using Your Tax Refund To Achieve Your Homeownership Goals This Year
    Mark Dallmann
    • Apr 11
    • 2 min

    Using Your Tax Refund To Achieve Your Homeownership Goals This Year

    If you’re buying or selling a home this year, you’re likely saving up for a variety of expenses. For buyers, that might include things like your down payment and closing costs. And for sellers, you’re probably working on a bit of spring cleaning and maintenance to spruce up your house before you list it. Either way, any money you get back from your taxes can help you achieve your goals. Using a tax refund is a common tactic for buyers and sellers. SmartAsset estimates the ave
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    How an Energy Efficient Home Can Be a Bright Idea
    Mark Dallmann
    • Mar 25
    • 1 min

    How an Energy Efficient Home Can Be a Bright Idea

    Some Highlights With inflation driving up the cost of everyday items, seeking out an energy-efficient home can be a great way to decrease the expenses you can control. Energy efficiency can help lower your utility bills and possibly even save you money on your taxes. Options to look for include efficient appliances, windows, and solar panels. If you’re planning to buy a home this year, consider energy efficiency in your search. Let’s connect so you can better understand featu
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    The Average Homeowner Gained More Than $55K in Equity over the Past Year
    Mark Dallmann
    • Mar 21
    • 2 min

    The Average Homeowner Gained More Than $55K in Equity over the Past Year

    If you’re a current homeowner, you should know your net worth just got a big boost. It comes in the form of rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. Today, you’re building that equity far faster than you may expect – and this gain is great news for you. Here’s how it happened. Home values are on the rise thanks to low housing supply and high buyer demand. Basically, there aren’t enough homes available to meet this high buyer
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    The Difference Between Renting and Owning
    Mark Dallmann
    • Feb 25
    • 1 min

    The Difference Between Renting and Owning

    Some Highlights If you’re deciding whether to rent or buy, consider the many financial benefits that come with owning a home. As a renter, you build your landlord’s wealth and face rising costs. As a homeowner, you build your own net worth and can lock in your monthly payments for the length of your loan. If you’re weighing your options, remember that owning a home is a decision that has considerable financial perks. If you want to learn more, let’s connect to talk about the
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    Are You Ready to Fall in Love with Homeownership?
    Mark Dallmann
    • Feb 14
    • 2 min

    Are You Ready to Fall in Love with Homeownership?

    Financial benefits are always a key aspect of homeownership, but it’s also important to understand that the nonfinancial and personal benefits are why so many people genuinely fall in love with their homes. When you own your home, you likely feel a sense of emotional attachment because of the comfort it provides, but also because it’s a space that’s truly yours. Over the past two years, we’ve learned to love our homes even more as we’ve stayed home more than ever due to the o
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    The Next Generation of Homebuyers Is Here
    Mark Dallmann
    • Jan 25
    • 3 min

    The Next Generation of Homebuyers Is Here

    Many members of Generation Z (Gen Z) are aging into adulthood and deciding whether to rent or buy a home. If you find yourself in this group, it’s important to understand you’re never too young to start thinking about homeownership. The sooner you start planning, the sooner you can move on from renting. As you set off on your journey and plan your next move, here are a few reasons to think about homebuying this year. The Reasons Gen Z Want to Become Homeowners While the major
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    Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment
    Mark Dallmann
    • Jan 22
    • 1 min

    Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment

    Some Highlights According to a Gallup poll, real estate has been rated the best long-term investment for eight years in a row. Real estate tops the list because you’re not just buying a place to call home – you’re investing in your future. Real estate is typically considered a stable and secure asset that can grow in value over time. Let’s connect today if you’re ready to make real estate your best investment this year. #homeownership #realestateinvestment #investinyourfuture
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    With Mortgage Rates Climbing, Now’s the Time to Act
    Mark Dallmann
    • Jan 19
    • 2 min

    With Mortgage Rates Climbing, Now’s the Time to Act

    Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac jumped from 3.22% to 3.45%. That’s the highest point it’s been in almost two years. If you’re thinking about buying a home, this news may have come as a bit of a shock. But the truth is, it wasn’t entirely unexpected. Experts have been calling for rates to rise in their 2022 projections, and the forecast is now becoming a reality. Here’s a look at the projections from Freddie Mac for this year: Q1 2022: 3.4%
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    What’s Going to Happen with Home Prices This Year?
    Mark Dallmann
    • Jan 13
    • 2 min

    What’s Going to Happen with Home Prices This Year?

    After almost two years of double-digit increases, many experts thought home price appreciation would decelerate or happen at a slower pace in the last quarter of 2021. However, the latest Home Price Insights Report from CoreLogic indicates while prices may have plateaued, appreciation has definitely not slowed. The following graph shows year-over-year appreciation throughout 2021. December data has not yet been released. As the graph shows, appreciation has remained steady at
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    Avoid the Rental Trap in 2022
    Mark Dallmann
    • Jan 4
    • 2 min

    Avoid the Rental Trap in 2022

    Are you one of the many renters thinking about where you’ll live the next time your lease is up? Before you decide whether to look for a new house or another apartment, it’s important to understand the true costs of renting in 2022. As a renter, you should know rents have been rising since 1988 (see graph below): In 2021, rents grew dramatically. According to ApartmentList.com, since January 2021: “. . . the national median rent has increased by a staggering 17.8 percent. To
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    5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home
    Mark Dallmann
    • Dec 28, 2021
    • 2 min

    5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home

    As a buyer in a sellers’ market, sometimes it can feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. When you’re ready to make an offer on a home, remember these five easy tips to help you rise above the competition. 1. Know Your Budget Knowing your budget and what you can afford is critical to your success as a homebuyer. The best way to understand your numbers is to work with a lender so you can get pre-approved for a loan. As Freddie Mac puts it: “This pre-approval al
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    Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage
    Mark Dallmann
    • Dec 27, 2021
    • 2 min

    Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage

    Once you’ve found your dream home and applied for a mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. It’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating your new place, but before you make any large purchases, move your money around, or make any major life changes, be sure to consult your lender – someone who’s qualified to explain how your financial decisions may impact your home loan. Here’s a list of things you shouldn’t do after applying fo
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